Debbie Johnson

Debbie earned her Property/Casualty Insurance license in 1980. She has served as the manager for the Ferdinand Farmers Insurance Group since 1990 and has worked for the company for more than 38 years. In addition to managing the company, she also serves as the corporate secretary for the organization. In 1993, Debbie was nominated to the Merit Society of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies for her leadership in the mutual insurance industry, and she is a Past President of the Mutual Insurance Companies Association of Indiana. Debbie also serves on the Town Council for the Town of Ferdinand.

Erin Thewes

Erin Thewes is a lifelong resident of Dubois County. She graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2015. Since joining the Ferdinand Farmers Insurance Team, Erin has become a licensed Property and Casualty insurance agent. Erin is Assistant Manager and is involved in all aspects of insurance and is most likely one of the first people you will talk to when calling the office.

Erin grew up on her family’s farm just outside of Ferdinand and now lives in Celestine after marrying her husband Damon. She is no stranger to the needs of our farm customers. Feel free to contact Erin to discuss your insurance needs.

Kurt Fleck

Kurt, his wife Stacy, and their three young children live in Ferdinand. With his Associates Degree in Agribusiness from Vincennes University, Kurt enjoys putting his education to work specializing in crop insurance. In addition to his specialty, Kurt offers a variety of insurance including homes, autos, and other farm insurance. Kurt grew up on a farm and still farms on his family’s farm in Ferdinand.

Gary Kemper

After managing the local NAPA Auto Parts store for 25 years, Gary decided to follow in his grandfather, father and brother’s footsteps and begin his career in insurance. Gary brings to Ferdinand Farmers Mutual Insurance a long history of excellent customer service, knowledge of building and construction and an eagerness to continue the family legacy serving the needs of insurance customers in Southwestern Indiana. Gary specializes in all personal and commercial lines of insurance including homes, farms, auto and small commercial and contractor needs.

Pat Lueken

After receiving his college degree and working in his major field for a short time, Pat enjoyed a 25-year career in the construction business. More than 20 years ago, Pat began his property and casualty insurance career and joined the Ferdinand Farmers Insurance team in 1993. Pat is a licensed insurance agent serving both personal lines such as auto, home and farm. He also insures some commercial lines of business. Pat has always been active in community organizations and is still active with the St. Ferdinand Church, the American Legion post 124, Forest Park Lettermen, and others. Pat and his wife, Ruth, live in Ferdinand.

Alan Weyer

Alan and his wife Debbie live on the Family Farm that was founded in 1870. As a grain and cattle farmer, Alan puts his agricultural knowledge to work for his insurance clients. He specializes in farm insurance and ensures his clients have the complete coverage they need for the farm, home, and auto. Alan served on the Board of Directors of the Mutual Insurance Companies Association of Indiana and as the Chairman of Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Association of SWCDs and was recognized as the 2009 Supervisor of the Year for Indiana SWCD.

Amy Dilger

Amy Dilger is a lifelong resident of Spencer County. Prior to her involvement with the company, both her father Nicholas, and grandfather, Richard served as agents and directors for 65 years combined. Being raised on their family farm, she understands the needs of our customers.

Amy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University. She has always been involved in the community and is an active member of the Santa Claus Volunteer Fire Department, serves as the Chair of the Parish Council for St. Meinrad and Historic St. Boniface Catholic Parishes and is also a Mental Health First Aid Trainer for the Dubois County Public Health Partnership.

Amy is able to offer quotes for all types of personal and commercial insurance needs.

Amy and her spouse, Jeremy Schipp, live outside of Ferdinand.

Mary Messmer

As a lifelong resident of Dubois County, Mary has been working in the insurance business for more than 30 years. She began her career working for an insurance agency in Jasper before joining the staff at Ferdinand Farmers in 1989. Mary earned her insurance license in 1992. She works with all types of property and casualty insurance and is directly involved with all aspects of the day-to-day activities at Ferdinand Farmers. With a genuine effort to help clients, Mary is likely to be involved with every client in some way when they visit or phone. Mary and husband Curt live in Huntingburg and have three grown children.

Kelley Schipp

Kelley joined the Ferdinand Farmers Insurance Group in 2011. She brought with her a strong background in Customer Service, which she utilizes in her day-to-day interaction with our customers. Since joining the staff at Ferdinand Farmers Insurance, she has become licensed in both health/life and property and casualty insurance. She specializes in life, health, medicare supplements, and long-term care insurance. Kelley is able to offer quotes for Health and Life insurance through reputable companies, and service our Home, Farm and Auto customers. In addition to volunteering with community organizations, Kelley is regularly seen at her two children’s sporting and academic events, as well as continuing her formal education online. She was a participant of the 2012 Dubois County Leadership Academy. She and her husband, Jeff, enjoy their small hobby farm just outside of Ferdinand.

Cathy Beier

Cathy Beier is a licensed property and casualty insurance agent. She has been working on the Ferdinand Farmers team since 1997. As a Customer Service representative and licensed property and casualty insurance agent, Cathy is involved in all day to day needs of our customers. As a longtime, valued employee, Cathy is available to answer and assist with almost any question relating to your Ferdinand Farmers insurance policy.

Her knowledge and attention to detail are matched by her dedication to assisting our customers to the best of her ability. Feel free to contact Cathy for your insurance questions.

Cathy is married to Eugene Beier and has two grown children.

Ron Gehlhausen

Ron Gehlhausen is Claim Adjuster for Ferdinand Farmers Mutual Insurance. Ron’s background experience prepared him in many ways for joining Ferdinand Farmers as a claim adjuster. His leadership experience was forged in the U.S.Air Force. Following his time in the military, Ron was the owner of his own drywall business. Ron joined the Ferdinand Farmers team in 2008. Since that time Ron has achieved his Claim Adjuster license, a degree from the Haag Engineering Roofing School and has participated in Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Claim adjusting school.

Ferdinand Farmers prides itself on being a local insurance Company that can offer all things insurance under one roof. Having Ron on staff as Company adjuster has been of great benefit to our customers. It is not unusual for Ron to be onsite to adjust a claim damage on the same day it is reported.

Ron and his wife Mary reside in Bretzville and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.